Route from Cardiff to West Somerset
The distance between Cardiff and West Somerset is 100 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Driving directions from Cardiff to West Somerset
How much is the expense of driving from Cardiff to West Somerset?
The expense of driving from Cardiff to West Somerset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £17.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £8.65 (£17.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.77 per passenger (£17.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £4.33 per passenger (£17.3 divided by 4).
To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Cardiff to West Somerset, approximately 12.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 99.69 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.
Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £17.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
Diesel cost from Cardiff to West Somerset.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.45 £ (10.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.63 £ (10.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.73 £ (10.9/4) /p.
Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of fuel efficiency:
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Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines are generally more fuel-efficient than petrol engines. This is primarily due to the higher energy density of diesel fuel and the higher thermal efficiency of diesel engines. Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon compared to petrol, allowing diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. Additionally, diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios, which further improves their thermal efficiency. As a result, diesel vehicles typically achieve better fuel economy and can travel farther on a gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol vehicles of similar size and performance.
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Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines are generally less fuel-efficient than diesel engines. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it typically has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. This means that petrol engines may require more fuel to achieve the same level of performance as diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and direct injection, have improved fuel efficiency in recent years, narrowing the gap between petrol and diesel vehicles.
Alternative routes from Cardiff to West Somerset
The second route from Cardiff to the West Somerset is 161.94 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to West Somerset by car?
The cheapest route from Cardiff to West Somerset is the first suggested route (100mi, 2h 2min) and costs 17.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Cardiff to West Somerset is the second suggested route (162mi, 4h 7min) and costs 28.1 £.
For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).
How to get from Cardiff to West Somerset?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 100mi (distance from Cardiff to West Somerset) and its duration is 2h 2min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 4h 7min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cardiff to West Somerset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cardiff to West Somerset. It provides driving directions from Cardiff to West Somerset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cardiff - West Somerset route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.
In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Cardiff to West Somerset with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Cardiff located?
Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of West Somerset?
West Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 283 meters above sea level. West Somerset has coordinates 51.0854991o,-3.4953504o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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